Category Archives: News
Greenwood County Sheriff's Office announces new K9
Greenwood County has a new member of its Sheriff's Office. K-9 Kraken has completed three weeks of certification training and is teamed up with Sgt Mike Cordell. Kraken is a Belgian Malinois and is ce...
Feb 4, 2026 Greenwood County Sheriff's Office photo.
Burlington names new superintendent
USD 244 Burlington has a new superintendent. Donalyn Biehler was chosen as the district's new leader last week. She currently leads USD 487 Herington. Biehler replaces Craig Marshall, who is retiring ...
Feb 4, 2026 USD 244 Burlington photo.
State's January revenues top expectations, January 2025 numbers
January's tax revenues are getting the state of Kansas off to a good financial start. The Department of Revenue is reporting total tax collections at $988.2 million, above January 2025 by almost 5 per...
Feb 4, 2026 KVOE News file photo.
Emporia Farmers Market Director clarifies cost and benefits of market vendor fees and commission amid questions and concerns from local residents
After residents have expressed concerns and raised questions regarding the fee structure for Emporia Farmers Market vendors, Market Manager Trisha Fullerton took time to explain both the structure and...
Feb 4, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
United Way Campaign going strong with annual radio auction coming up next month according to latest update from United Way Director
United Way of the Flint Hills Executive Director Daphne Mertens kept specifics tight-lipped, but says the 2025-26 United Way Campaign is going strong in an update on the subject during KVOE's Talk of ...
Feb 3, 2026 Pictured left to right: United Way of the Flint Hills Community Impact Manager Maddie Craig, Community Food and Housing Coordinator Jessica Reth and Executive Director Daphne Mertens. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Outgoing Hetlinger CEO calls decision to leave agency 'bittersweet' while expressing gratitude for last three years with company
While it may have come as a sudden development to most, outgoing CEO of Hetlinger Developmental Services Jill Burton's recent departure announcement has been discussed for a little over a month now. B...
Feb 3, 2026 Jill Burton. Hetlinger Developmental Services photo.
Application window now open through March 4th for Evergy's Connecting for Good Hometown Grants program
The application window is now open for Evergy's Hometown Grants program. The program offers grants for organizations that focus on providing assistance to address basic needs, including food insecurit...
Feb 3, 2026 Evergy.com image.
Emporia City Commission convening Wednesday
Housing development, debt and more are all focal points as part of the Emporia City Commission's upcoming action and study meetings Wednesday. As part of their action agenda, commissioners will consid...
Feb 3, 2026 Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Emporia State University gearing up for Day of Giving and Founder's Day activities next week
Emporia State University will be busy over the next week with two major events on the schedule. First, will be the annual Day of Giving, which is officially scheduled for next Wednesday, February 11th...
Feb 2, 2026 Chuck Samples/KVOE News.
CareArc pharmacy serves roughly 900 new patients in first months of operation; Still looking to add second full-time pharmacist to help handle busy workload
Since opening back in October, CareArc's new on-site pharmacy has been plenty busy, according to Pharmacist in Charge Melissa Jackson on KVOE's Morning Show Monday. After considering the opening of th...
Feb 2, 2026 KVOE News photo.
